Third training run and a bunch of laziness...

Day 6- 3rd training run (30 sec. walk,1.5 min run, 20 minutes alternating). The run went well. I was on the treadmill again and the gym was deserted. I worked in the morning and had a few hours off so I got in the pool and hot tub after my run. I like being able to swim after running but I also like running outside. I think I'll try to do more of my runs outside when possible.

Day 7- Sunday day of rest. That's 2 days of rest this week which is more than I need. The training plan says 2 is ok, but I think I need to go everyday to at least walk or lift weights so it becomes a routine.

Day 8- I was lazy today and didn't go to the gym. I didn't work 'til 4, but I spent the time until then being a bum. I did catch up on Desperate Housewives reruns and think about going to the gym, but in the end I cancelled my appointment with David anyways because I didn't want to work out at 3 and try to get ready quickly at the gym and run to work. I planned on rescheduling earlier but I forgot.

Day 9- I was off all day and I scheduled my run for before my lunch plans with Sasha and I slept in really late instead. After lunch I had just enough time to get ready for a funeral and I thought "I'll run afterwards" even though I knew I would probably not be home in time for that.

Day 10- Another full day off without a run. My Mom said she would never plan to work out on a day off, but I know I need to get my routine down! So, I'll be doing run #4 tomorrow (Thursday), and runs #5 and #6 on Saturday and Sunday. I'm embarrassed that I didn't stick to the schedule, but I think as long as I do it that's what counts.

Second Training Run

Day 4- Worked out with my trainer David.

Day 5- Run #2 (30sec, 1.5 min, 20 minutes total).

So, on Day 4 I kinda wanted to run again but I thought I shouldn't push it and my left shin was kind of hurting. That night I started wishing that I had run because after the first run my mind was quiet all night and I felt so much less-stressed! I was able to go to sleep early without staying awake thinking about all the things I have to do and replaying events in my head.

On Day 5 I was excited to run, but not excited to meet with my trainer. I was feeling the previous day's workout (chest & shoulders) and not waiting to do biceps and triceps. But, after the session was over I was ready to run. I ran on the treadmill this time and the 20 minutes went by really quickly. The last three minutes were no bueno though because I finished my bottle of water too fast and was suddenly contemplating how embarrassing it would be if I puked on the treadmill. Don't worry, I didn't.

I have noticed that I'm really exhausted about midday. After working all morning and then running going back to work is rough. By the time I get off work at night I feel like it takes effort to move.

But, I'm starting to like the running and hoping it will continue to be enjoyable. The run time isn't hard for me, actually it breezes by and I spend so much time looking at my watch to see when I should alternate that before I know it I'm finished!

Today is Day 6 and I'm headed to the gym for run #3 and a some serious time in the hot tub.

Links for running...

Here's the training plan...

http://www.half-marathon-running.com/support-files/free-5k-training-plan-for-beginners.pdf

And the race...

http://www.vineyardrun.com/

And I'm running...

Lately I've talked to quite a few women who run and I've been encouraged to start training for a 5K. I'm not huge into running, but everyone I talk to has said "My extra weight all just melted off" and I like this melting idea and I want to have that melting. One lady went on about how she couldn't gain any weight and felt like she was way too thin and I was listening to her and thinking that this would be a problem I would be okay with having.

So, the ladies I talked to said that Run On has classes to help you work up to a 5K and I went online and checked them out. While I was looking I saw the schedule of runs and decided that the Grapevine Winery run would be perfect to train for because it's 10 weeks away. I decided to do this on my own instead of paying $100 for a class. I googled how to train for a 5k and ehow.com had a ton of training plans. I picked one that seemed do-able and now I'm on day three!

Here's the rundown so far...

Day one- 30 minutes of weight lifting and cardio with my trainer David (who I've been working out with for a while).

Day two- Day off (I was off work and decided this was a good day to sleep all day). I played kickball for about 20 minutes at night.

Day three- First training run. Run for 30 seconds, walk for 1min30seconds alternating for 20 minutes.

So, how was the first run?

It was great! It was nice and breezy outside so I didn't even realize how hot I was until I was finished. I ran from my house down through the park- about 1.5 miles. I have a new fancy armband thingy for my ipod and I realized afterwards that my thoughts just drifted and I didn't really think (or worry) about anything. I didn't make a to-do list in my head or worry about what I needed to get done. It was actually very relaxing.

I went to work an hour later and now I'm freakin' exhausted!

So, tomorrow is 30 minutes with my trainer and run the next day. I'll post my training plan and the link for the race in October.

I'm hoping that by posting about all this I will have more motivation to stick out the whole ten weeks. Let the melting begin!

A whole day to do stuff, and things.

Now that the semester is over and I still haven't told my work that I can come in on Mondays (I may never tell them that) I have 3 whole days off! So, I've been busy.
1. Quit smoking- on day 4 and holdin' strong.
2. Finished my resume.
3. Created a cover letter.
4. Sent resume, cover letter and stuff to a possible practicum site.
5. Taught Abbey how to play fetch.
6. Sort of organized my papers.
7. Thought about sending Shana her package. But didn't, yet.
8. Walked at least 5 miles every day (Abbey is beat- we do a mile or so at a time because her legs are so short.

So, you get the drift... There are alot more things but the list has already gotten boring.
Everyone keeps asking me if I'm ok since my recent relationship ended last week. I can't even use the b word because it seems creepy right now. So, I'll say recent relationship instead.
Surprisingly I'm relieved. I think he was sprinting while I was walking and occasionally sitting.
So, the answer is yes, I'm good.
I'm not drinking or eating processed foods- it's supposed to make quitting easier, and I'm following a sort-of detox diet that's pretty laid back and easy to follow. I think this time I'll really quit, it's just hard sometimes.

So, day four a success so far- I'll let you know how Saturday goes when I drink a glass of wine and become a pillar of willpower by not smoking.

No time.

So, as I do my taxes today in my pjs while watching tv, checking facebook, talking on the phone and eating lunch I realized that I haven't blogged since I started. It's funny that I can multi task so well, yet still never really get anything done. So, this is a promise to update soon. Just not now because I need to get ready for work.

Let me start with some uber old pictures...

I got an email from an Air Force buddy today that was full of super old pictures of Iraq and travels in Europe. The one on the left is our "family photo" from Balad. We took that picture like 3 days before we left to go back home. I'm in the center, on the second row, to the right of the sign. Look for the super white person. Why am I so notoriously pale? Even in this picture I'm almost see-through! I guess it should be a goal of mine to be more tan in the new year so that I will show up in pictures and not be constantly reminded that I look like I live in cave.
Anyways, the second picture is from Baghdad. We were about to move to Balad, and during one of the many convoys our brave maintenance guys did they got in a wreck while trying not to get killed. They towed the truck back to the site and put this amusing sign in front of it.
It was crazy to see these. I have so many pictures from those times, but I never look at them anymore. I'll put the rest of them on facebook.
So, I started this blog to have a place to put all my ramblings. Hope you enjoy reading it!